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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,216.24, 21,282.25 and 10,535.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,216.24, 21,282.25 and 10,535.00 is: 15,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216.24 : 21,282.25 = 10,535.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216.24/21,282.25 = 10,535.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216.24x = 21,282.25 × 10,535.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216.24x = 224,208,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,208,370.61/14,216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,771.28

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